Central Park Bangkok: How to experience Thailand’s largest rooftop lifestyle park from day to night

If Bangkok wakes up early, Central Park does it with style. When the city’s still rubbing its eyes, Starbucks is already serving up caffeine hits from 6.30am. For something a little more artisan, drop by Onibus Coffee Bangkok or Rise Coffee, where baristas turn your morning flat white into a small work of art. 

Then, coffee in hand, make your way to the Dusit Arun Sky Park – 11,200 square metres of greenery hovering above the skyline. Watch the city stretch awake below as joggers loop around and golden sunlight spills over the Infinity Skyline. It’s also the best spot to see Lumphini Park like never before. This kind of calm makes you forget you’re standing in the middle of Bangkok’s business district.

By mid-morning, the park’s gone from serene to social. Slide into Downtown by Fran’s for brunch – think fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon, and buttery toast that’s basically comfort on a plate.

Once you’re fuelled, it’s time to wander. Central Park has over 550 stores, covering everything from global fashion names like Marc Jacobs, Marithé François Girbaud, and Marimekko to Bangkok’s cult favourites such as Boyy and Jim Thompson. You’ll also spot cool international names making their Thailand debut, from the Philippines’ eyewear brand Sunnies World to New Zealand’s outdoor clothing label Icebreaker, and Vivaia, the eco-friendly footwear loved by celebs.

Plus, there’s something strangely satisfying about slipping between shops and cafés – iced milk tea from Chagee in hand, before settling into Bura Marie for traditional Thai dishes and desserts alongside a variety of Thai tea blends and afternoon tea sets.

Now’s when things really get tasty. On the LG floor sits Parkside Market, a food wonderland that could give any night bazaar a run for its money. With countless dining options, more than a thousand dishes, and the biggest gathering of Michelin Guide–recommended eateries in Bangkok, this is where local legends meet street-food icons. One bite of grilled river prawns or mango sticky rice and you’ll understand why Bangkok’s food scene has its own fan club. 

When the day fades, Central Park doesn’t slow down – it glows. The rooftop transforms into an open-air lounge in the clouds, perfect for that golden-hour shot. 

When it comes to dinnertime, you’re spoiled for choice. Besides the casual joints at Parkside Market, you can indulge in something fancier at Parkside Food Hall. Or switch things up at Parkside Eatery for a line-up of upscale restaurants. Feast on premium cuts at Japan’s Kiwamiya or refined Chinese dishes from Longjing, straight from Hangzhou. Set to open in December 2025, The Glasshouse is a rooftop restaurant promising 360-degree views of Bangkok after dark.

Whether you’re chasing sunrise, sunset, or everything in between, Central Park Bangkok is the city’s new must-visit – a place where you can shop, dine, and unwind in an urban, green escape. Plan your visit and discover more here.